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| Technically you can leave the engine very close to stock as the Exocet uses all the original wiring and sensors. However many builders will use the opportunity to refresh the engine as it's easily accessible, it makes servicing it even easier. As a minimum it's recommended to change the usual service items, timing belt, water pump, oil, spark plugs, and filters. | Technically you can leave the engine very close to stock as the Exocet uses all the original wiring and sensors. However many builders will use the opportunity to refresh the engine as it's easily accessible, it makes servicing it even easier. As a minimum it's recommended to change the usual service items, timing belt, water pump, oil, spark plugs, and filters. | ||
| - | One word of caution before starting to strip an engine: make sure to look at parts prices. Some things (plugs, oil filters, water pumps, cambelt kits, oil pumps) are surprisingly affordable. Some seemingly simple things (e.g. cylinder head, inlet & exhaust manifold gaskets) are fiendishly expensive. Additionally exhaust studs do have a nasty habit of shearing off when you try to remove them which will be a whole world of unnecessary pain. Do some homework before | + | One word of caution before starting to strip an engine: make sure to look at parts prices. Some things (plugs, oil filters, water pumps, cambelt kits, oil pumps) are surprisingly affordable. Some seemingly simple things (e.g. cylinder head, inlet & exhaust manifold gaskets) are fiendishly expensive. Additionally exhaust studs do have a nasty habit of shearing off when you try to remove them which will be a whole world of unnecessary pain. Do some homework before stripping an engine just to make it pretty. |
| A smart lick of paint is a nice touch, though. | A smart lick of paint is a nice touch, though. | ||
